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Effects of hyperuricemia on injured tendon healing: anstudy in a chicken model.

Journal:
The Journal of hand surgery, European volume
Year:
2026
Authors:
Chen, Qing Zhong et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Hand Surgery · China

Abstract

It is unknown whether hyperuricemia is associated with tendon healing. An animal study showed that injured tendons in chickens with hyperuricemia had severe adhesions and decreased gliding excursions, however, the healing strength was not significantly different from that in normal chickens.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40607790/